HIGHWAY CODE N

Highway Code Quiz N

1.Hazard warning lights may only be used

a.to warn of slowing down on a motorway
b.after completing an emergency stop
c.when double parked to warn other traffic

2.When parking facing uphill on the left side of a road with no kerb you should leave your front wheels pointing

a.away from the kerb
b.to the left
c.straight ahead

3.A long emphatic note may be most appropriate on the horn when overtaking

a.on the left on a one way street
b.other vehicles
c.cyclists

4.If you break down on an automatic half barrier level crossing you should first

a.try to push the car clear of the crossing
b.phone the signalman and warn him
c.get yourself and any other passengers clear of the car

5.When following a learner driver you should be particularly careful of

a.overtaking him or her
b.sounding your horn and distracting them
c.harsh braking by the learner

6.How many miles are there in one kilometre? (approximately)

a.half a mile
b.five eights of a mile
c.three quarters of a mile

7.The sign illustrated means (black on a white background with a red border)

a.warning of a race course ahead
b.warning of police riding stables
c.accompanied horses or ponies crossing the road ahead

8.When there are double white lines in the centre of the road you may

a.only park if the one nearest you is broken
b.only park if it is a straight section of road
c.not park under any circumstances

9.If your tyres are below the correct recommended pressure it is likely that

a.the steering will feel lighter than usual
b.the centre of the tread will wear excessively
c.they will overheat

10.The sign illustrated means (black on a white background with a red border)

a.warning of tunnel ahead
b.warning of road humps ahead
c.warning of low bridge ahead

11.When seeing a flashing red light on the slip road entrance to a motorway you should

a.proceed with caution
b.use the hard shoulder as there has been an accident
c.not join the motorway at all

12.On a motorway red coloured cats eyes separate

a.the right hand lane from the central reservation
b.the hard shoulder from the left hand lane
c.one lane from another

13.The sequence of lights at a pelican crossing is

a.red – red and amber – green – steady amber – red
b.red – flashing amber – green – steady amber – red
c.red – amber – green – flashing amber – red

14.If you cause the wheels to lock when applying the brakes you should

a.stop braking and then reapply the brake more gently
b.change to a lower gear
c.change to a higher gear

15.On a motorway you can drive

a.on the carriageway only
b.on the hard shoulder when the carriageway is blocked
c.in the centre lane continuously if it is clear ahead

16.When required to do so you must produce your driving licence at a police station within

a.24 hours
b.seven days
c.two weeks

17.In snow or icy conditions your should

a.increase your tyre pressure
b.maintain the recommended levels of pressure
c.reduce your tyre pressure by 5 psi

18.When approaching traffic lights which are on green you should

a.maintain a constant speed
b.increase your speed before they change to red
c.continuously assess your ability to stop safely in case the lights change to amber

19.When slowing down to stop you should

a.only signal if there is someone behind you
b. signal only when it would be useful to others
c.use your mirrors and always signal

20.The overall stopping distance at 60 mph is

a.53 metres
b.73 metres
c.96 metres

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